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How to decide if an AI tool is safe (and helpful) for your child Dr. Nomisha Kurian shares advice based on her research to help parents decide whether an AI tool or chatbot is safe for their child.

How can you tell if an #AI tool is safe for your child?

Dr. Nomisha Kurian shares her considerations to help you decide whether the tools your child encounters online are right for them.

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#Robloxstudio is a free game development program that allows users to create new worlds and games inside the Roblox video game platform. Learn more about #Roblox Studio at internetmatters.org
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Have you noticed your child using the two fingers pointing at each other emoji? It can be a sign that they're feeling shy or hesitant. Learn more about online communication and how to support your child online at internetmatters.org.
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Welcome! You are invited to join Internet Matters' Children Wellbeing in a Digital World webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Children’s digital lives have been the subject of intense public debate for the past year, including calls to ban smartphones and social media for children and young people. Our annual Digital Wellb...

This past year there’s been a lot of debate about children’s access to social media & their digital wellbeing. But young people’s voices are often missing. Our latest report shares their perspective, & our upcoming webinar explores the wider conversation
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Navigating screen time with neurodivergent kids can be tough. This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we've teamed up with Roblox
& Ambitious About Autism for a new guide! Learn to set boundaries & build healthy screen habits.
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How to talk online safety with autistic children: Helen's story How to talk online safety with autistic children | Internet Matters. See how mum Helen manages online safety conversations with her children.

How do you address #onlinesafety with a neurodivergent child? @internetmatters.bsky.social interview the mother of an autistic child about her strategies and resources:

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How can parents manage the impacts of international news on children and teens? How to manage international news' impacts | Internet Matters. Experts help parents manage children's anxiety around international news.

Most teens get their news from social media and similar online sources.
To help parents and carers support children's wellbeing, experts John Carr, Parven Kaur, Dr Elizabeth Milovidov and Allen Tsui provide insights and advice.
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Lots of teens love TikTok! To help keep your teen safe on the platform, we recommend that parents turn on Restricted Mode.

We also advise parents to manage who can contact them directly on the platform.

Click on the link below to set up.
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Lots of teens love #TikTok! - but it's important to balance time online with offline activities.

Internet Matters recommends #FamilyPairing on TikTok - set time limits, schedule break reminders and monitor screen time.

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What is the manosphere and why is it a concern? Jessica Aiston from the MANTRaP research project at Lancaster University discusses the manosphere and its impact on young people.

#Adolescence on #Netflix sheds light on the complex issues teens face, including the troubling rise of online misogyny. Misogynistic content can shape young minds in harmful ways. Discover more about the manosphere and its influence.
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Early years (under 5) online safety advice Pre-school (0-5) online safety tips and advice | Internet Matters. Help pre-schoolers get the best out of the internet and understand staying safe online.

More and more children in early years have their own tablets or borrow their parents’ devices to play games, use apps and watch their favourite TV shows. See advice on simple things you can do to make sure they’re staying safe online.
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While entertaining, mukbang streams can sometimes impact children's body image & eating habits. Learn more about online trends & how to navigate them safely.
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AI driving 'explosion' of fake nudes as victims say the law is failing them There's been a huge rise in sexually explicit deepfakes as software to digitally transform a clothed picture into a naked picture is easy to get hold of, according to online harm experts, but for vict...

There's been a rise in the number of cases where #AI has been used to create nude #deepfakes to the extent 13% of teenagers have experienced one.

Research from @internetmatters.bsky.social raises concerns using deepfake apps is becoming normalised in young people.

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